The Strain_
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
Created By
Guillermo del Toro, Carlton Cuse
Network
FX
Episodes
46
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
17 countries
AMC+
2 countries
Shudder
2 countries
Spectrum On Demand
1 country
Hulu
1 country
Philo
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Strain has 4 seasons with 46 episodes spanning 2014-2017.
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Rating
The Strain holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 1,946 votes.
Year context
The Strain first aired 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (9)
SEASONS (4 seasons, 46 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Night Zero
When a plane lands in New York City with everyone on board dead, Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, head of the CDC’s Canary Project, and his team…
02
The Box
The four survivors begin manifesting strange symptoms, but Eph and Nora's attempt to quarantine them is thwarted as the disinformation campaign begins. Meanwhile, in jail,…
03
Gone Smooth
Eph and Nora fight to save Captain Redfern's life before coming face-to-face with the horrifying effects of the virus. A spike in rat attacks signals…
04
It's Not for Everyone
A secret autopsy demonstrates the bizarre progression of the mystery virus, prompting Jim to make a startling confession. Eph and Nora race to find the…
05
Runaways
With Nora gone, Eph reluctantly joins Setrakian's quest in hopes of gathering enough evidence to warrant a citywide quarantine. Fet encounters the unexpected inside the…
06
Occultation
After warning Kelly to leave the city with Zack ahead of the spreading plague, Eph is arrested by the FBI. Eichhorst has one final job…
07
For Services Rendered
Setrakian, Eph, and Nora formulate a plan to track down the Master using Jim as bait. Eichhorst and Setrakian’s pasts are revealed. At the Luss…
08
Creatures of the Night
After discovering the potency of ultraviolet light against the strigoi, Setrakian gains a new and unlikely disciple. A quick trip to a Brooklyn convenience store…
09
The Disappeared
Eph races to safeguard his family, only to learn that Kelly is missing. Dutch reveals her role in Palmer’s plan, and Gus is forced to…
10
Loved Ones
Eph investigates Kelly’s disappearance and struggles with what he finds. Dutch pursues a plan to retaliate against Palmer, and Fitzwilliam makes a surprising choice.
11
The Third Rail
Setrakian leads Eph, Fet and Nora in the hunt for the Master’s lair. Left behind at the pawnshop with Mariela, Zack risks his safety for…
12
Last Rites
Dutch returns with a plan to broadcast Eph’s warning about the vampiric plague. However, they face a new threat when Eichhorst launches his own attack…
13
The Master
Eph and Fet recon for an all-out assault that Setrakian assures them will finally kill the Master. Gus aligns himself with a strange new force,…
SEASON 2
01
BK, NY
Eph and Nora work on a biological weapon to kill the strigoi, and Setrakian risks the lives of the entire group to find information about…
02
By Any Means
Eph and Nora experiment on their newfound patients. Fet and Dutch grow closer as they clear out the neighborhood buildings, and Kelly begins her hunt…
03
Fort Defiance
Gus and Vaun wage an attack on Palmer as Eph struggles to connect with Zack. Councilwoman Justine Faraldo vows to bring her extermination policies to…
04
The Silver Angel
Eph and Nora finally see their lethal virus in action. Fet takes the security of Red Hook into his own hands while Dutch and Setrakian…
05
Quick and Painless
Eph changes his appearance to leave the city while Nora is left as the reluctant parent for Zack. Dutch and Nora make a deal with…
06
Identity
Eph concocts a plan to make and distribute a bioweapon. Gus realizes Angel can be an unlikely ally, and Kelly comes after Nora and Zack.
07
The Born
Setrakian and Fet use Fitzwilliam's info to attack the Master. Eph returns to NYC frustrated but energized to go after the one person responsible for…
08
Intruders
Eph must protect Zack against a surprise intruder into Red Hook. Gus convinces the Guptas to make a difficult choice. Fet and Setrakian set out…
09
The Battle for Red Hook
Justine takes drastic measures to counter a surprise invasion. Nora and Fet perform a useful mission while Eph and Setrakian face off against an old…
10
The Assassin
Eph and Dutch work together to thwart the Master's greatest ally. Justine runs into trouble with the Mayor while Setrakian tracks down the real owner…
11
Dead End
Dutch fights for her life against Eichhorst as Fet, Nora, and Eph frantically search the city for her. Setrakian confronts an old acquaintance on his…
12
Fallen Light
Eph must choose between Zack's safety and the safety of the citizens of NYC. Meanwhile, his relationship with Nora reaches a critical impasse, and Gus…
13
Night Train
Setrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape…
SEASON 3
01
New York Strong
The strigoi are evolving, becoming faster. Smarter. Eph struggles to improve his failing bioweapon while trying to work through the emotional fallout of the abduction…
02
Bad White
The Master’s offer to return Zack plagues Eph as he considers taking the deal. Dutch reunites with an old group of friends but begins to…
03
First Born
The Occido Lumen is gone. Stolen. Setrakian and Fet race to recover it. Gus and Angel try to hide a secret houseguest while avoiding a…
04
Gone But Not Forgotten
Things have changed. The infection enters a new phase. Fet wants to celebrate, but Setrakian and Eph are worried there's more work to be done.…
05
Madness
New information from the Lumen forces Setrakian to seek help from his lifelong nemesis, Eldritch Palmer. Eph's new experiments to understand strigoi communication seemingly take…
06
The Battle of Central Park
Fet strikes hard at the heart of the strigoi army while Justine embarks upon a risky mission to drive the strigoi out of Manhattan once…
07
Collaborators
Setrakian offers hope in a new plan to trap the Master while Eph and Dutch seek out the Master's “voice.” Palmer needs Setrakian's access to…
08
White Light
The Master's voice proves to be more powerful and potentially fatal than Eph or Dutch anticipated. Fet and Setrakian track down the cargo from the…
09
Do or Die
NYC is falling. Eph and Dutch frantically race to finish their new device to stop the Master before the city is overrun. Justine, Gus, and…
10
The Fall
Humanity teeters on the edge of destruction. The Master finally reveals himself, initiating the end game of a battle in which there can be only…
SEASON 4
01
The Worm Turns
Out of the ashes of humanity’s nuclear war, Night Eternal has begun. Haunted by the atrocities committed by his son, Eph abandons NYC for Philadelphia.…
02
The Blood Tax
Imprisoned as a subject in a strigoi breeding program, Dutch is desperate to escape and find Setrakian. Gus recruits his cousin for the inside job…
03
One Shot
Quinlan and Fet discover that stealing a nuclear warhead isn’t easy when they encounter an unexpected enemy. Eph and Alex concoct a new weapon to…
04
New Horizons
Dutch is forced to make a deal with Desai, while she plots to escape a strigoi breeding facility; Eph and Alex seek to uncover the…
05
Belly of the Beast
Fet and Quinlan track a convoy carrying their prized nuclear weapon; Eph and Alex search for clues to uncover the Master's plan for the fate…
06
Tainted Love
Fet and Quinlan must figure out how to get the nuclear bomb back to New York, while a desperate Eichhorst draws near; love-struck Zack tries…
07
Ouroboros
With his health failing, Setrakian ignores Eph's warnings and pushes himself to the limit in his quest for victory and revenge; Fet and Quinlan race…
08
Extraction
Reeling from loss, the heroes regroup; the heroes devise a new plan to track the Master through human collaborators, beginning at the blood farm with…
09
The Traitor
An unexpected guest brings old conflicts to the surface, dividing the heroes and threatening the group's trust; with questionable new intelligence in hand, the group…
10
The Last Stand
In the series finale, Quinlan devises a desperate plan, but the costs are enormous. Eph wrestles with his conscience, Fet undertakes a suicide mission, and…
SERIES INFO
4
Seasons
46
Episodes
44 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Guillermo del Toro
Creator
Carlton Cuse
NETWORKS (1)
FX
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Strain about?
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers, wage war for the fate of humanity itself.
Where can I watch The Strain?
The Strain is available on Disney+, AMC+, Shudder, Spectrum On Demand, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Strain have?
The Strain has 4 seasons with 46 episodes total.
Who created The Strain?
The Strain was created by Guillermo del Toro and Carlton Cuse.
Who stars in The Strain?
The cast of The Strain includes Corey Stoll, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gómez, David Bradley, Jonathan Hyde.
What is the rating of The Strain?
The Strain has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 1,946 votes on TMDB.
Is The Strain still running?
The Strain has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Drama
Mystery
